This easy summer casserole is delicious as a side dish, or as a light supper accompanied by grilled, seasonal vegetables. Since the squash is sautéed just until crisp-tender, the resulting dish has the appealing texture of garden fresh squash. The cornmeal thickens the dish slightly and also adds a very mild, earthy flavor.

Eric, better known as Chico at Foster’s, has been the brunch chef for years. He came up with this creation, and it is the best of all worlds when it comes to gravy. If you have link sausage, remove it from the casing and break into small pieces.